Nappies, Newborns and R01
In this article, Nikita Phillips, Candidate Support and Business Development Adviser, discusses how she balances studying, full time work and parenting. When I talk about my exam journey, I’m often asked: how do you balance everything? What is the secret to spinning so many plates at once? My response is usually “with difficulty”. Over the […]
Let’s talk about deferred success
In a second article for Mental Health Awareness Week, Luiza Todd, BTS Director, shares her views on supporting candidates when it comes to deferred success. Let’s start with a few questions What is important to an exam candidate / corporate Academy? Is it all about first time exam pass rates and successes? How do you […]
R01 – A tricky exam!
How to pass R01 Financial financial services, regulation & ethics What makes R01 a tricky exam? For many candidates, this is the first exam that they attempt in the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, and as first exams go it’s a bit of a baptism of fire! The support team at BTS often take […]
10 most frequently asked questions about the R0 Exams | Professional Paraplanner Magazine
In a recent article for Professional Paraplanner magazine, Alex Langhorn, head of Business Support, sums up the 10 most frequently asked questions about the R0 exams BTS has been asked over the past year. “I’m new to the financial services sector, where do I start when studying for the R0 exams?” When the support team […]
R0 Revision Workshop Timetable
BTS launch Revision Workshop Timetable for 2024 BTS is holding online revision workshops (using Zoom) for candidates who are studying for and taking the CII examinations. The timetable has now been released for booking and, with spaces limited, these tend to book up quickly. See the full timetable and book a space on a workshop […]
How to Pass the CII R01: Exam Standard Questions
What is the best way to use specimen exam questions in your R0 Study Plan? Following on from our previous article, How to Pass the CII R01: What makes R01 such a tricky exam? this article looks at the best way to use mock exams and specimen questions as part of a candidate’s preparation for the CII […]
How to pass the CII R01: What makes R01 such a tricky exam?
How to pass the CII R01 Financial services, regulation and ethics unit – what makes this a tricky exam? For many candidates, this is the first exam that they attempt in the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, and as first exams go it’s a bit of a baptism of fire! The support team at […]
What is the Best Order to Sit the CII R0 Exams in?
BTS Director Luiza joined Sam Oakes from the Financial Planner Life Podcast to discuss one of the most commonly asked questions about studying for the CII R0 exams: What is the best order to sit the CII R0 exams in? 1. Is there a one size fits all approach to the right order? That’s a very […]
Top Tips for Dealing with an R0 Remote Exam Glitch
Although much improved, the CII PSI remote exam system is still causing some candidates unwanted stress due to exam glitches. Whilst the CII continue to improve the system, there are some things you can do to help yourself in the event of a system glitch. If you have a remote PSI exam coming up, check […]
Is there a Right Order to sit the R0 Exams in?
One of the most common FAQs received by the BTS business support team is, do I have to sit my R0 exams in a set order? It might surprise a lot of new candidates to learn that the answer is no, there is no set order in which you have to complete the units. So, […]